*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.*

VARINA PALLADINO'S JERSEY ITALIAN LOVE STORY is a hilarious and heart wrenching family drama. It's 'main character' (with that term used loosely) Varina Palladino is entering a new phase of her life, one she's struggling to come to terms with-- her time of independence. No longer a mother to her children, or even a grandmother to her grandchildren, Varina begins to set her sights on sights outside of her hometown of Wyldale, New Jersey.

Her family, a big mess of biological and unofficially adopted children, all play a large part in this story. There are several points of view, and switching between them can be a little confusing at times, and DeFino did a wonderful job of giving each character their own life with nuances that make them feel real.

This is an incredibly fun book, and a good read for anyone who likes large character casts, feel good reads (with lots of messes!), and dramadies.